Sermons on Rocky:

The Few, The Proud, The Chosen

Contributed by Eric Bates on Jul 26, 2002

This sermon on re-finding our place in the vineyard is set to be publshed in the Adventist Review on a future date.

The greatest stress I ever faced in my “career” as a student was standing in a line on the polished gym floor with my classmates. Opposite the line were my two most athletically gifted peers chosen by Coach to select the kickball teams. The wait was agonizing as each “team captain” analyzed each ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Adventist

When Nitty Gritty Becomes Brother Nit And Sister Grit. #5 Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Aug 20, 2002

This sermon is based upon Mike Yaconelli’s book "Messy Spirituality" and is designed to convince seekers that God wants their Nitty and Gritty lives.

June 15 & 16, 2002 Romans 8:1-4 “When Nitty Gritty Becomes Brother Nitty or Sister Gritty” I believe that I have proven to you over the last four weeks that you don’t have to be some spiritual titan to be following God. I also believe that I have proven that all persons, regardless of their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What Was He Thinking

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Aug 30, 2002

When a cross or trial comes our way we’re often left wondering like Peter, "What was He thinking when He allowed this to come on me?" However, Jesus’ own cross story helps us to see that in the midst of it all, He’s still thinking of you and me.

Pentecost 15 A Matthew 16:21-26 What Was He Thinking? 09/01/02 There’s a television commercial currently running that shows a guy going off a tall waterfall in a kayak. He’s screaming all the way to the bottom as he bounces off rocks along the canyon wall and finishes his plunge into the waters ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-26

Denomination: Lutheran

River Of Life

Contributed by Rita Sims on May 21, 2001

We can draw from the River of Life now and forevermore.

When I lived in Tyler, I got a call with an unusual request from the man on the other end of the line. He wanted me to pray at the State Water Convention. Well, I had never prayed at a Water Convention before. Evidently, it was a pretty big deal and sure enough it was. When I got to Harvey ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: United Methodist

The Tongue Is A Dangerous Weapon Series

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Nov 8, 2000

The dangers of unChristian speech

THE TONGUE IS A DANGEROUS WEAPON © 1997 by Mark Beaird Text: James 3:1-12 n In 1899 four newspaper reporters from Denver, Colorado, set out to tear down the Great Wall of China. They almost succeeded. Literally. The four met by chance one Saturday night, in a Denver railway depot. Al ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Handles For The Hard Times (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 18, 2001

Third in a series of sermons for dealing with difficult times.

"Handling the Hard Times" (Sermon #3) TEXT: Heb 6: 16-20 INTRODUCTION · Thinking recently about how much our lives are like the weather Ø Sometimes sunny, partly cloudy or clouds off in the distance, beautiful rainbow, rainy or a storm ( Get ready for the rain and storm – umbrella, raincoat, ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love Offerings

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 7, 2003

This a remarkable contrast to the widow’s two mites. But the purpose God is to show us all gifts given to him out of love are accepted in his site.

“LOVE OFFERINGS” By: Dr. Dennis Deese www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 12:1-8 This a remarkable contrast to the widow’s two mites. But the purpose God is to show us all gifts given to him out of love are accepted in his site. Mark 12:42-43 And there came a certain poor widow, and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

It Only Takes A Few

Contributed by Michael Hensley on Sep 22, 2001

Two small groups turned the world upside down. Compares Paul and Silas and the hijackers of the Attack on America. Speaks of motive.

Making a BIG difference is not as unlikely as it may seem. We have before us, today, two examples of small groups that turned the world upside down. The first group: The hijackers. 19 hijackers have turned the world upside down. (Think about that number, only 19!)  Less people than it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Lion And The Lamb Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 4, 2005

This interactive sermon uses responsive reading and music to lead the congregation in worship centered around the Heavenly Worship Service in Revelation 5.

Jesus – The Lamb that was Slain Revelation 5 - A Worship Service HOLY HOLY HOLY 1st service vs. 1,2 2nd service vs. 1,2,3 Welcome & Announcements – Ronnie / Rocky Scripture: Revelation 5:1-7 – Greg Smith PART 1: Revelation 5:1-7 THE LION AND THE LAMB These verses of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Power Of Peace Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 25, 2006

Peace the fruit of the spirit

“Peace” The Fruit of the Spirit” Part 3 July 13, 2003 AM, - Danny Williams Galatians 5:22 - John 14:26-27 There are some people who have peace with God, (Salvation)as far as relationship but no peace of God in fellowship. Romans 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You're A Divine Masterpiece!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 31, 2006

You’re A Divine Masterpiece! 1) Formed in love; 2) Deformed by sin; 3) Reformed by grace

What’s the most beautiful sculpture you’ve seen? If you’ve been to Florence, Italy, you may have inspected Michelangelo’s David, considered by many to be the world’s best sculpture. I, for one, am partial to the pottery work of Japan. Not far from my parent’s home three hours north of Tokyo is a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Following Jesus 3 Ways

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

we’re going to look at 3 stages of Christianity to help you see where you are.

INTRO: What type of Christian are you today? If I were to ask your children or your spouse, what would they say? I don’t want anyone to fall under condemnation but it’s important to know where you are to get a starting point. This morning we’re going to look at 3 stages of Christianity to help you ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Serving, Obeying, And Giving – Our Pentecost Purpose

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 8, 2006

Communion Meditation for June 4, 2006

how a worship service comes together as our service has today. As I considered this past week the various elements of today’s service, Janyce’s presentation about the community ministry of Common Grace which was scheduled back in February, Lindsey’s solo that again reminds us of the importance of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Spiritual Incapacity

Contributed by Rodolfo Rivera on Aug 1, 2007

God wants His people, His church, to be delivered from any incapacities so that His kingdom will grow.

SPIRITUAL INCAPACITY Matt 15: 29-31 (KJV)…29And Jesus departed from thence, and came nigh unto the sea of Galilee; and went up into a mountain, and sat down there. 30And great multitudes came unto him, having with them those that were lame, blind, dumb, maimed, and many others, and cast them down ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:29-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

From "Desolate” To "Delight”: The Lord Will Glorify His Church

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 21, 2007

From “Desolate” to “Delight”: The Lord Will Glorify His Church 1) He won’t sit still until it is done. 2) Let us not sit still until it is done.

Have you ever been to a downtown that has seen better days? Where there once were people and activity there is nothing but broken glass and litter. Banks and stores have moved to the suburbs leaving behind grand brick buildings that have become canvass to neighborhood punks and their graffiti. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran